| Lafayette Vermilionville |
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| Nickname(s): Hub City | |
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| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| - Metro | 254,432 |
| Website | http://www.lafayettela.gov/ |
| Named for Gilbert du Motier, marquis de La Fayette | |
The Lafayette Metropolitan Statistical Area is a metropolitan area in the south central Acadiana region of Louisiana that covers two parishes - Lafayette and St. Martin. As of the 2000 census, the MSA had a population of 239,086 (though a July 1, 2008 estimate placed the population at 259,073).[1] It is also part of the larger Lafayette-Acadiana Combined Statistical Area (population: 542,509).[2]
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Parishes
Communities
- Arnaudville (partial)
- Breaux Bridge
- Broussard
- Carencro
- Cecilia
- Coteau Holmes (unincorporated)
- Duson (partial)
- Henderson
- Lafayette (Principal city)
- Milton (unincorporated)
- Morgan City (partial)
- Parks
- St. Martinville
- Scott
- Youngsville
Demographics
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 239,086 people, 89,536 households, and 61,826 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 71.86% White, 25.46% African American, 0.28% Native American, 1.05% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.45% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.56% of the population.
The median income for a household in the MSA was $33,610, and the median income for a family was $40,737. Males had a median income of $33,565 versus $20,558 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $16,495.
Politics
The area of Lafayette is politically conservative, however, it does not always vote Republican in elections [citation?].
Economy
The economy in the Lafayette area is mostly made up of healthcare and associated services, tourism, oil-related business, car sales, and the restaurant industry.
See also
- Louisiana census statistical areas
- List of cities, towns, and villages in Louisiana
- List of census-designated places in Louisiana
References
- ^ "Table 1. Annual Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2008 (CBSA-EST2008-01)" (CSV). 2008 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2009-03-19. http://www.census.gov/popest/metro/tables/2008/CBSA-EST2008-01.csv. Retrieved 2009-04-24.
- ^ "Table 2. Annual Estimates of the Population of Combined Statistical Areas: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2008 (CBSA-EST2008-02)" (CSV). 2008 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2009-03-19. http://www.census.gov/popest/metro/tables/2008/CBSA-EST2008-02.csv. Retrieved 2009-04-24.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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